“Close coordination with our allies and partners is paramount to success in the region,” said Capt. Justin Harts, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15. “Demonstrating regional cooperation with the Royal Canadian Navy is key to ensuring a free and open Indo- …
During their time in port, Allies gathered to reflect on the accomplishments and success achieved throughout the 21-day Baltic Region exercise involving more than 50 ships, 85 aircraft, and approximately 9,000 personnel. Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, Commander …
A keel laying ceremony represents the joining together of the ship’s modular components at the land level. During the ceremony, the keel is authenticated when a welder etches the initials of the ship sponsor into the ceremonial keel plate, which will sail …
Ronald Reagan arrived in Guam on June 19, following its participation in Valiant Shield 2024, a multinational, joint field training exercise focused on integration between U.S. and allied forces in a multi-domain environment. The carrier was joined in Guam …
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) entered the Eastern Mediterranean after …
This marks the first of three serials of Exercise Sea Breeze, scheduled to run from June 26 to July 5, 2024 in the Firth of Clyde Sea near Glasgow and Loch Ewe, Scotland. Sea Breeze 2024 is a joint mine countermeasure exercise between the U.S. Navy, Royal …
MADRID – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro traveled to Madrid, Spain, strengthening a strategic partnership by conducting a series of engagements. Secretary Del Toro met with servicemembers, U.S. and Spanish key leaders, and announced the name of the …
Good evening, everyone! Buenas Noches! It’s wonderful to be here with you tonight. Ambassador Reynoso, thank you for hosting this wonderful event—and for your support to our Navy, Marine Corps, and Armed Forces. But I extend to you a most special thanks …
When Navy corpsmen and Marine Corps engineers combine their efforts, they can swiftly convert an empty field into a fully equipped medical field hospital. “Once we touch the ground, the Role II is operational in four hours and can support a regiment for up …
“Commander Stastny was the right leader, at the right time, building upon a vast legacy to ensure his team was strong, agile, and able to attack the complex challenges and issues presented by service in the Pacific theater,” said Capt. Marion Gregg, …
MADRID – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class Guided Missile Frigate, FFG 67, will be named USS Galvez, June 21. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement while joining U.S. Ambassador to Spain Julissa Reynoso …
In her commencement remarks, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach, commander of Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), spoke of the complex geopolitical challenges facing the United States and its allies – as well as the importance of the graduates and their …
"Hanwha’s acquisition of Philly Shipyard is a game-changing milestone in our new Maritime Statecraft. This will bring good paying union jobs to Philadelphia, a city with a 250-year relationship with the U.S. Navy. Knowing how they will change the …
Awardees, family members, and staff gathered at the Pentagon Auditorium in Washington, DC. The Honorable Nickolas H. Guertin ASN(RDA) personally recognized top scientists and engineers from across the Department of the Navy (DON) and highlighted their …
BALTIC SEA - Service members assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, in coordination with British and Lithuanian allies, participated in a personnel recovery exercise June 10, 2024, in the Baltic Sea. The exercise consisted of a two-part …
U.S. and Allied forces are conducting mine hunting and mine detonation exercises in the Baltic Sea as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2024, the premier maritime-focused annual military exercise in the Baltic Region. Mine countermeasure (MCM) exercises, …
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), the Royal Netherlands Navy Rotterdam class landing platform dock ship HNLMS Johan de Witt (L 801), the Spanish Navy aircraft carrier …
Rear Adm. Max McCoy, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4, presided over the ceremony. “CSG-4 and TTGL are centers of excellence for strike group training. They matter more now than they ever have. They prepare our ships, Amphibious Ready Group – …
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue (T-ATS) ship will be named USNS Narragansett in honor of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island, June 18. Secretary Del Toro …
The announcement is in direct response to concerns voiced by Sailors regarding the lack of infrastructure and parking surrounding HII-NNS where the construction, overhaul and repair of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines brings thousands of Sailors …
